US-98 west of downtown · Barbecue
Martin’s Firepit BBQ & Steakhouse
A roadside barbecue and steak spot on US-98 west of Perry, known for brisket, baked beans, mac and cheese and a popular sampler platter.
Opens Martin’s Google listing for photos and current hours. We couldn’t find a posted menu, so call ahead for prices.
Details checked November 2026
Featured photo
Brisket and ribs on a pit (not taken at Martin’s) · Photo: Heather Cowper on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Type
Barbecue and steakhouse
Brisket, pulled pork and ribeye, plus burgers and wings
Price range
Budget-friendly
Rated $ on Tripadvisor; no menu posted online
Hours
Mon–Sat 11 am–9 pm
Per Google; Sunday hours vary by listing
Time needed
About 1 hour
Our estimate for a sit-down meal
Parking
Small lot
A reviewer says it’s small; bring the tow vehicle
Top dish
Brisket
Mentioned in 29 Google reviews
On the menu
Brisket, baked beans and a big sampler
A barbecue and steak menu with brisket and pulled pork plates, a sampler platter, ribeye and pork steak, plus burgers, wings and sides like baked beans, mac and cheese and sweet potato fries.
Photo: T.Tseng on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Start here
Brisket
The most-mentioned dish in Google’s review topics (29 reviews), well ahead of the baked beans and mac and cheese (11 each).
RV tip: Rocky’s Campground is about 3 minutes west on US-98, and The Oaks RV Park is about 8 minutes away. Reviewers say the lot is small, so bring the tow vehicle.
Also worth ordering
- Sampler platterMentioned in 9 Google reviews; Yelp calls it a popular order.
- RibeyeMentioned in 7 Google reviews.
- Baked beans and mac and cheeseThe top sides, with 11 Google mentions each.
- Peach cobblerMentioned in 3 Google reviews.
Why go
An easy-to-miss barbecue stop worth finding
Martin’s Firepit BBQ & Steakhouse is a small roadside spot on US-98 west of Perry. Tripadvisor reviewers say the plain white building is easy to drive past, and one noted in 2026 that the inside was newly remodeled.
It has 4.7 stars from 263 Google reviews, 4.5 on Tripadvisor and 4.3 on Yelp. Brisket leads Google’s review topics by a wide margin, and Yelp notes its music-themed decor.
Google lists it open 11 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday. It’s about 3 minutes from Rocky’s Campground and 11 minutes from Perry KOA Holiday.
Photo: Ebyabe on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Why it made our list
- 4.7 stars from 263 Google reviews
- Brisket in 29 Google reviews
- Music-themed decor, per Yelp
- Open six days a week, per Google
- About 3 min from Rocky’s Campground
For RVers
Taking the rig to Martin’s
The practical stuff we wished someone had told us before we pulled in.
Bring the tow vehicle
A Tripadvisor reviewer notes the parking lot isn’t very big and there aren’t many tables inside. From Rocky’s Campground it’s 3.1 miles on US-98.
Watch for the building
Reviewers say the plain white building is easy to miss from the road, so slow down as you approach 2281 W US-98.
Check Sunday hours
Google lists Martin’s as closed on Sunday, but Yelp and Tripadvisor show Sunday hours. Call (850) 371-5297 before a weekend visit.
Share the sampler
The sampler platter comes up in Google reviews and in Yelp’s summary, so it’s an easy way to try a little of everything.
What visitors say about Martin’s
The visitor report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked November 2, 2026.
What visitors often mention
Recurring themes in Google’s review topics
BrisketBaked beansMac and cheese
Google’s review topics put brisket on top (29 reviews), then baked beans (11), mac and cheese (11), the sampler platter (9) and ribeye (7). Checked November 2, 2026.
What reviewers mention most
Number of Google reviews that mention each item, from Google’s review topics, checked November 2, 2026.
Good to know
Price level$
OpenMon–Sat
ParkingSmall lot
Good forBarbecue fansSteak nightFamilies
Price level per Tripadvisor; hours per Google; parking per a Tripadvisor review. Checked November 2, 2026.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Martin’s Firepit BBQ & Steakhouse
- Address2281 W US-98, Perry, FL 32347
- HoursMon–Sat 11 am–9 pm
Per Google; Sunday hours vary by listing - Phone(850) 371-5297
- OrderingCall (850) 371-5297 or walk in
- Getting thereMartin’s is on US-98 west of Perry, about 3.1 miles east of Rocky’s Campground and 5.1 miles from Perry KOA Holiday.
- ParkingA Tripadvisor reviewer says the lot isn’t very big. No RV parking is posted.
Hours differ between Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor, especially on Sunday. Call (850) 371-5297 to confirm.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near Martin’s
These are the Perry-area RV parks we have written up, closest first. Drive times are from Google Maps.
Rocky’s Campground
A simple full-hookup campground behind a store and gas station on US-98 west of Perry, with pull-thrus and a dump station.
The Oaks RV Park
A small, quiet, owner-run park with 18 full-hookup sites on 5 acres just north of Perry.
Perry KOA Holiday
A KOA Holiday under big live oaks on US-19 south of town, with long pull-thrus, private dog-yard sites and a heated pool.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
The questions RVers ask most before pulling in.
Mon–Sat 11 am–9 pm
Ready for brisket on US-98?
Watch for the white building, order the brisket, and add baked beans and mac and cheese.
Thank you to the people behind these photos. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Heather Cowper (briskets and ribs on a pit; CC BY 2.0), T.Tseng (a barbecue plate; CC BY 2.0) and Ebyabe (the Econfina River; CC BY-SA 3.0); the images were resized. Food photos marked “not taken at” show the dish, not this restaurant’s plate. Area photos show the neighborhood, not the restaurant. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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